Morocco booked a place in the AFCON 2025 quarter-finals after a narrow 1–0 win over Tanzania on Sunday. The North Africans controlled much of the match and converted their dominance into a crucial goal. The victory keeps Morocco firmly in contention for the title. Cameroon also reached the last eight with a 2–1 victory …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the dates for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 34 enlistment interviews for shortlisted candidates. The Air Force made the announcement on Sunday through its official X handle, marking the next phase of the DSSC 34/2025 recruitment exercise. According to the statement, the list of shortlisted candidates has …
The Federal Government has declared Nigeria fully ready to trade under the preferential terms of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Agreement. Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, said the country has met all key requirements under the agreement. She confirmed that Nigeria has gazetted the legal instruments covering trade in …
Renowned economist and Chief Executive Officer of Economic Associates, Ayo Teriba, has said the Federal Government can generate more revenue by optimising its assets rather than selling them. He said the government could unlock value from assets such as real estate, oil and gas, and the energy sector by listing them on the capital market …
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the military, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services to hunt down and arrest the terrorists responsible for the deadly attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, where at least 30 villagers were killed and many others abducted. The President also directed security agencies to urgently …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said his political career would suffer serious damage if Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara secures a second term in office. Wike made the remark on Saturday while addressing stakeholders at a meeting in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State. Decision taken ahead …
Gunmen attacked the village of Kasuwan-Daji in Niger State, northern Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and abducting several others. The attack, which has left the local community in shock, saw the assailants storm the village, burning down homes and markets before fleeing the scene. According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen, believed to be members of …
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has concluded its full-year 2025 market index review, with significant changes to its key stock market indices. The reshuffled indices took effect at the start of trading on Friday, January 2, 2025, according to the Exchange’s official statement. Notable additions to key indices include Guinness Nigeria Plc, Presco Plc, and …
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called for a strategic implementation framework that prioritises revenue efficiency over blanket enforcement measures as the new tax laws kick off. The Centre made the call in a statement on Sunday by its Chief Executive Officer, Muda Yusuf, citing a specific issue in the tax …
In a recent decision that could have significant implications for global oil markets, OPEC+ has chosen to hold off on its planned increases to oil production through the first quarter of 2026. The move comes in response to a market surplus and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Venezuela’s oil production. At a brief meeting on Sunday, key …
